May 30th, 2018 by Chris Chapman

Choose the Right Washroom Amenities to Help Get Your Business Off the Ground

If you’re a new business, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. This is especially true if you’re looking to open your own shop or office. New businesses always need all the advice they can get, so we’re here to offer you tips on one of the most important – but often overlooked – parts of any business: the washroom. Washrooms are taken for granted, but if you have a tatty, dirty, or ineffective washroom, it can really let your business down, especially if you’re a customer-facing business. Even if you’re not, you want your washroom to be somewhere that feels safe and clean; where your staff can relax for a couple of minutes. Read on for a simple list of factors you want to look out for as a new business to ensure your new business washroom properly reflects your brand! Think about which of the below factors apply to you and how you want your brand to come across to your staff and customers – we’ll match the best picks to your requirements where it’s appropriate.

Make Things Match

Coloured washroom dispensers can liven up your washroom no end! If you want to put yourself forward as a quality modern business, it’s usually best to make sure everything in your washroom matches. You also want your washroom to match up with your business branding. This is a great way for you to reinforce your brand to your customers and staff. For example, if you’re a cutting-edge marketing company, you might want some sleek stainless steel dispensers to go in your cool washroom. Luckily, most washroom dispensers come as part of a range, so you can easily match them up based on design, material, or colour – or anything that works for you! You can browse a huge range of coloured washroom dispensers here.

Best for Keeping Costs Low

Running costs are one of the main concerns any business, but that’s especially true of new startups! You want to mitigate as much risk as you possibly can, and not waste any money in your first year of operation. This means you may want to look for the best value washroom dispensers you can find. There’s no point getting a heavy-duty, automated, stainless steel set of washroom dispensers if you only have a small office of one or two people and aren’t expecting to expand just yet. Be careful, though; you want affordable washroom dispensers, not cheap washroom dispensers. Save on cost, not on quality! You can still find affordable amenities that are robust enough to meet your needs and stylish enough to fit your brand if you know where to look – like our website, for example!

HSD Recommends: Pro-Range Washroom Dispensers

Offering you a quality set of dispensers at a low cost, the Pro-Range series is the best choice for any business where cost is the main concern. Pro-Range covers a variety of paper towel dispensers and toilet tissue dispensers that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours, and finishes so you can easily find one to fit your washroom even if space is at a premium.

Most Hygienic Washroom Dispensers

Anti-bacterial plastic stops germs transferring between people easily via your washroom If you’re a business where hygiene is important, such as a café or restaurant, then you should be on the lookout for washroom dispensers that are especially hygienic. As people use the bathroom and touch your dispensers they’ll transfer a lot of bacteria onto them. This means, ironically, washroom dispensers can become a hive of bacteria and grime! Of course, regular cleaning of your washroom helps, but as time is money for new businesses, you want something that makes this process as quick and easy as possible.

HSD Recommends: Jofel Azur Range Anti-Bacterial Dispensers

We’re all about innovative ways to keep businesses hygienic, and this amazing range of washroom dispensers is certainly that! They’re made of a special plastic that’s injected with an anti-microbial material. What that means is that these dispensers actually kill any bacteria that comes into contact with their surface! They offer unbelievable value for such time-saving, cost-lowering technology too, so this one is really a no-brainer.

Premium Branding

Executive + Brushed Stainless Steel Multifold Paper Towel Dispenser If you want your company to be known as a premium brand, then every part of your business needs to reflect that. If you’re a customer-facing business, you can have the best front of house in the world, but if your customers go to use the bathroom and feel uncomfortable in there, that negative experience is what they’ll remember the most. Likewise, if your staff cringe at the thought of taking a bathroom break because of the poor facilities in your washroom, you’re going to struggle to attract the best people that’ll help your business grow. Premium brands need to set themselves apart from their competition, and you’ll struggle to do that if your washroom lets your business down.

HSD Recommends: Stainless Steel Washroom Dispensers

Ideal for premium brands because of their timeless look, sturdy construction, and easy-clean surfaces, stainless steel dispensers are an easy way to reinforce the quality of your brand. Stainless steel looks great in virtually any décor, so you can be sure it’ll suit your brand. It’s robust enough to deal with a lot of use and is easy to clean, giving you peace of mind on that front. And, as long as it stays clean, stainless steel gives the impression of a quality business that doesn’t scrimp on the details. All of these factors mean you can rely on stainless steel dispensers to take care of the little details while you focus on growing your business.

Cutting-Edge Businesses

If you’re a tech startup or a social media marketing company, you want to make sure that your washroom is as cutting-edge as the rest of your business! As we’ve said before, it’ll reinforce your brand and let your customers, clients, and staff know that you’re a forward-thinking company. However, going for a cutting-edge washroom setup has another benefit, too. It’ll future-proof your business, save you time and money on maintenance and could well save you money in the long-run.

HSD Recommends: Automatic Washroom Dispensers and Jofel Tifon Blade Hand Dryer

Jofel Tifon Blade Jet Dryer with Anti-Bacterial Plastic Automatic washroom dispensers give the impression you’re a forward-thinking, tech-savvy company, but their benefits go far beyond branding. By eliminating the need for a user to touch them, automatic dispensers are naturally more hygienic and less likely to get damaged. They also cut down on wastage by doling out exact quantities of soap or tissue, meaning users are less likely to use more than they need. The folks who use your bathroom will notice this attention to detail, trust us! In addition, an airblade hand dryer gives you the latest in eco-friendly washroom innovation. This variety of hand dryer dries both sides of your hands at the same time, giving you completely dry hands in seconds. Jofel’s Tifon model of airblade gives you all the benefits of this cutting-edge technology alongside an anti-bacterial plastic casing to keep your washroom as hygienic as possible. Coupling this with some automatic soap dispensers will give you the ultimate hygienic, practical 21^st Century washroom!

Baby Changing

If you're a customer-facing business, you want your whole business - including your washroom - to feel family-friendly and welcoming. Adding a baby changing table into your washroom is a sure-fire way to show you're an inclusive company, and it's something you can advertise to make yourself more appealing to mothers and families. Even if you don't have a small room you can turn into a dedicated baby changing facility, you can add in a baby changing table to your existing bathrooms without taking up space.

HSD Recommends: Bambino Commercial Heavy Duty Horizontal Baby Changing Table

The Bambino Commercial Heavy Duty Horizontal Baby Changing Table Having no baby changer is bad for your business, but having an unreliable one is even worse! Baby changing facilities are so important as they need to be ultra-hygienic and ultra-safe. That means they need to be easy to clean and robust enough to handle regular use, while still being affordable enough to be practical for your business. With that in mind, this Bambino unit offers unparalleled value. It's a hard-wearing but sleekly-designed baby changing table that's a must for any customer-facing business. This baby changing table folds away to save on space, meaning it can be easily installed in almost any commercial bathroom. It's safe and secure, with no sharp edges, and it's made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to ensure it's hygienic and easy to clean. For new businesses who want baby changing facilities they can rely on without breaking the bank, this Bambino table is easily the best choice. It even comes with a free door sign so you can let your customers know you're an inclusive and family-friendly company!